Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistant (GA) positions provide students the opportunity to combine theory and practice while offering assistance that may include an hourly wage and/or housing. At approximately 20 hours per week (varies by role), these positions allow students to focus on academic coursework while gaining practical experience in the field of student affairs.
These positions are offered for a 9 or 10-month period during the academic year. Positions are reserved for two-year, cohort-based MA in Student Affairs Program students. You do not have to be accepted into the SAA program to submit an application. Please note that a separate cover letter is required for each GA position you are applying for.
On-Campus Graduate Assistantships
Health Promotion & Wellness, Graduate Assistant
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
Support the staff, programs, and events of the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness. Provide ongoing support for the development, implementation, and evaluation of prevention programs in relation to promoting healthy behaviors in the student population. Provide programmatic support in conjunction with the mission of Health Promotion and Wellness and the collective Wellness Services at Lewis & Clark. This position reports directly to the Director of Health Promotion.
Student Engagement/ASB, Graduate Assistant
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The purpose of the Graduate Assistant (GA) is to support the daily operations of the Student Engagement Office, Associated Student Body (ASB), and the CAS Commencement. Student Engagement supports roughly 130+ student organizations (e.g., affinity groups, club sports, student media board, general student interests groups, symposia, etc.) in their daily administrative tasks such as filing tax forms and budget requests, event planning logistics, scheduling venues and performance agreements. The GA will be responsible for supporting the Director of Student Engagement in overseeing daily office administrative tasks and managing the student assistant team. A major responsibility of the GA will be to provide high level administrative and programmatic support for the College of Arts & Sciences Commencement ceremony.
Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement, Graduate Assistant
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME) Graduate Assistant position will support the daily operations of the IME office and be a critical member in supporting the IME team. The IME Graduate Assistant will take lead in supporting and creating intentional programming for our LGBTQIA+ students.
Community Engagement Programs Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, Center for Social Change and Community Involvement
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The Community Engagement Programs Coordinator position will lead the Center for Social Change’s Volunteer & Community Engagement Offerings. This position is responsible for coordinating volunteer projects including all logistics, maintaining community partnerships, recruiting students, budget tracking, training of undergraduate student workers, conducting volunteer orientations, conducting student consultations, engaging in fundraising efforts, and conducting assessments of programs. This position will direct the work of the Volunteer Programs Organizer. This work will be collaborative, action-oriented, and centered on positive social change.
Program Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, Center for Social Change and Community Involvement
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The Program Coordinator position will provide direct support and contributions to the Center for Social Change and Community Involvement (CSCCI). The Program Coordinator will be responsible for co-creating, and implementing processes and structures related to the functions of the CSCCI that include but are not limited to; leadership development, volunteerism, immersion programs, and alternative break programs. This work will be collaborative, action-oriented, and centered on positive social change. Under the direction of the CSCCI Director, the Program Coordinator position will assist in coordinating several program development projects to improve and solidify program offerings for students. This position will direct the work of the Social Media and Marketing Assistant position.
Career Center, Graduate Assistant
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The Career Center Graduate Assistant is primarily responsible for project management, implementation, and execution of the Career Center’s yearly First-Destination Survey, reported externally for benchmarking purposes and used institutionally for assistance with marketing to prospective students and other assessment purposes. The Graduate Assistant will provide further support to the Career Center’s programs, events, and digital initiatives. Qualifications to succeed in this position include: experience with research and data analysis; excellent time and project management skills; ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and an attention to detail. This position reports directly to the Director of the Career Center, working collaboratively with the Employer Relations Coordinator and other members of the Career Center team.
Student Philanthropy, Graduate Assistant
Location: College of Arts and Sciences
$18/hr
The Student Philanthropy Graduate Assistant will support the Office of Donor Engagement by successfully managing the student philanthropy program which includes the Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Gift Campaign. This position works closely with student volunteers and supports their mission of growing a culture of philanthropy within the student body through marketing, events, and fundraising.
Student Affairs Administration & Graduate Admissions, Graduate Assistant
Location: Graduate School of Education & Counseling
$18/hr
This graduate assistantship is housed in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling. The Graduate Assistantship will be 20 hours per week. That time will be split between the Graduate Admissions Office and the Student Affairs Administration (SAA) program. The graduate assistantship is also an opportunity for students to become socialized in the work of higher education in graduate education.
Graduate Programs in Leadership Studies is located in room 308 of Rogers Hall on the Graduate Campus.
MSC: 84
email eda@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-6080
fax 503-768-6085
Department
Teaching, School Counseling, and Leadership Studies
Department Administration
Chair: Mollie Galloway
Administrative Specialist: Bernette Jenkins-Pleas
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